Rachel Reeves objected to airport expansion in her patch

Even if she is set to defy Ed Miliband by extending Heathrow, Rachel Reeves has previously opposed an airport development in her own patch.

Plans for a 150 million dollar new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport in 2020 were met with opposition from the chancellor, who claimed that the plans would greatly increase noise and air pollution.

According to the Leeds MP, it would: Undercut crucial initiatives to guarantee Leeds keeps its pledge to become a carbon-neutral city by 2030.

However, the Tories accused her of encouraging the public to follow her instructions rather than follow her own.

Since taking office, she has made it her goal to prevent Nimbys from obstructing important projects that will help the economy flourish.

and is anticipated to accept a third runway at Heathrow in spite of Net Zero Secretary Miliband’s protests.

“This is a classic case of do as I say, not as I do,” stated Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake.

She trash-talked the economy to the verge of recession before lecturing the nation about growth. However, she was exposed as a Nimby in her own electorate, a roadblock rather than a builder.

As the Chancellor stated multiple times last week, this government will consider each case on its own merits. The government has already approved two airport expansion plans at Stansted and City Airport, according to a Treasury official.